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2012 GT Tachyon 2.0 · 2011 GT Tachyon 2.0

Specification	2012 GT Tachyon 2.0	2011 GT Tachyon 2.0
Overview
Model year	2012	2011
Brand	GT	GT
Model	Tachyon 2.0	Tachyon 2.0
Bicycle type	Hybrid/Comfort	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	2023574	25072
Colors	White	Pearl black, royal blue, satin black
Sizes	L, M, S, XL	XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frameset
Frame construction	—	Aluminum
Frame material	Hydroformed Butted 6061 Al	Aluminum
Fork	GT Type R w/ FOC Carbon	GT Type R Carbon
Fork material	—	Carbon
Rear shock	—	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	—	Road Mix
Shifters	Shimano R440 9spd trigger	Shimano SL-R441
Front derailleur	Shimano R-453	Shimano R453
Rear derailleur	Shimano Sora 9spd	Shimano Sora
Crankset	FSA Omega 50/39/30t	FSA Omega Triple, 50/39/30t teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano	Mega EXO
Cassette	Shimano HG-51 9spd 11-25t	Shimano HG50
Rear cogs	—	9-speed, 11 - 25 teeth
Chain	KMC HG-53	KMC HG40
Pedals	GT Trekking	—
Brakes
Brakes	Tektro RX 1.0	Tektro RX-1 brakes, Tektro RX-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	Fsa	Integrated Sealed
Handlebar	GT Type R Flat-Riser	GT Type R double butted flat bar
Handlebar extensions	—	Not included
Stem	GT 3D Forged 6061	NVO adjustable
Saddle	GTw Bio-Morphic	GT Type R race
Seatpost	GT 2 bolt Alloy Road	GT Design Alloy
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Formula Sealed Formula Sealed	Formula alloy
Rims	—	Jalco DRX3000, 32-hole
Spokes	—	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipples	—	Alloy
Front tire	Kenda Kwest 700x32	700 x 32c Kenda Kiniption
Wheel size	—	700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.